Kailash Kher,Neha Dhupia,Ehesan Qureshi to grace OSCA 2010

Orissa Socio-Cultural Association (OSCA), in association with Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad, is going to organize a ‘Mega Musical Event-2010’ on April 3rd, 2010, Saturday at Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad in order to raise fund for its new initiative – Jagannath Cultural Academy & Research Centre (JCARC). Kailash Kher, renowned Sufi singer, Neha Dhupia, famous actress & model, and Ehesan Qureshi, well-known stand-up comedian will perform at the show and enthrall the audience, in the evening organized for the noble cause.

Commenting on the JCARC initiative, Dr. S. K. Nanda, IAS, Chairman, Executive Committee, OSCA, said, “People in Odissa & Gujarat have developed relationship since the time of King Ashoka. To take forward the multi-faceted and deep relationship between Odissa and Gujarat, OSCA now proposes to set up JCARC at Ahmedabad. The centre will take the relationship between these two cultures and people to a higher level. While striving hard to further integrate cultures, communities and regions through the unique bond of mutual respect, tolerance and appreciation, it will also provide a platform to all Odias from Odissa itself and other parts of the country to strengthen their bond.”

Hailing the initiative as a right move to promote the culture of Odissa & Gujarat as well, Shri Girish Dani, President, Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad, said, “The objectives of JCARC are really admirable & Karnavati Club is happy to be associated with the programme organized for the fund raising.”

OSCA, formerly known as Orissa Cultural Association (OCA), was established on May 20, 1979. It is an association of non-resident Oriyas having their base in Ahmedabad. The objective of the association is to strengthen linguistic, cultural, ideological and educational linkages between Gujaratis and Oriyas. It endeavors to undertake various social, educational & cultural activities and the musical event is being organized as a part of such initiatives.

The association also organizes a number functions to celebrate festivals such as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, Utkal Divas, Raja Sankranti, Rathayatra, Kumar Purnima & Kumarotsava throughout the year.